Description
Rhododendron leucaspis A low and mounding evergreen shrub usually growing wider than high with smooth and peeling reddish-brown bark. The elliptic, two-inch long leaves are densely covered on the upper surface and margins with bristly hairs and the new growth emerges a bright purple highlighted with silvery hairs. The flowers (early spring) are white with dark brown anthers and shaped like a flattened bell. Requires excellent drainage, but tolerant of sun or shade. A selected form from the famous Scottish garden Crarae. Very attractive in all features. (+5R22) RSBG#1965/398
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Catalog Section: DWARF AND SMALLER-GROWING SPECIES
Acc Num : 1965/398
Cultural Ratings : (0R22)